Cortland Secures £129 Million Refinancing for Landmark 50‑Storey Salford Build‑to‑Rent Tower Jan 26, 2026 Cortland has secured a £129 million fixed-rate loan from Canada Life Asset Management to refinance its 50-storey build-to-rent tower at Colliers Yard in Salford, Greater Manchester. The facility replaces Cortland’s existing debt on the recently completed scheme, which comprises 559 apartments and resident amenity space, and marks the first transaction between Cortland and Canada Life […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
A&o Hostels Expands into Manchester with Acquisition of Two City Centre Hotels Jan 8, 2026 A&o Hostels has acquired two adjoining hotel properties in central Manchester as part of its European expansion and £500 million growth strategy. The group purchased the freehold of two four‑storey hotels on Portland and Dickinson Streets, previously operated under Accor franchises as an ibis and a Novotel. The site is strategically located between Deansgate and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Regional REIT Sells Oakland House in Manchester to Legacie Developments for £13m Dec 10, 2025 Regional REIT has completed the sale of its Oakland House office building in Old Trafford, Manchester, to Legacie Developments for £13m, reflecting a net initial yield of approximately 5.1%. Oakland House is a 15-storey, 161,500 sq ft office block on Talbot Road. The building is partly occupied by Greater Manchester Police and was around 35% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Everlast Gyms+ to Open 28,000 sq ft Next-Generation Fitness Club at Trafford Palazzo Dec 9, 2025 Everlast Gyms+ has agreed a lease for a new 28,000 sq ft health and fitness club at Trafford Palazzo in TraffordCity, Greater Manchester, with the opening scheduled for early 2026. The new site will serve as a major next-generation fitness destination within one of the North West’s leading retail and leisure environments. The gym will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Great North confirms first ever Northern Investment Summit Dec 4, 2025 A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North. The Great North Investment Summit is announced today by The Great North, a partnership founded by northern mayors to create prosperity and opportunity. The Summit will take place on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Far East Consortium Unveils Vision for 1,200-Home Regeneration of Former Greater Manchester Police HQ Site Nov 12, 2025 Far East Consortium (FEC), in partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), has announced ambitious plans to transform the site of the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Trafford into a vibrant new mixed-use neighbourhood. The proposed masterplan, now entering its first stage of public consultation, outlines a vision for a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ECF Advances Major Residential Plans in Salford as Part of £2.5 Billion Crescent Salford Regeneration Oct 28, 2025 The English Cities Fund (ECF) has submitted multiple planning applications for major residential developments in Salford, reinforcing progress on the transformative £2.5 billion Crescent Salford masterplan. These proposals aim to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes across the city while fostering community wellbeing. ECF has proposed 263 new homes on the former Old Adelphi University site, featuring […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for over 400 affordable homes in Wythenshawe revealed Oct 9, 2025 Manchester City Council (MCC) and placemaker Muse are seeking people’s views on the next phase of the £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe, which is set to deliver around 400 affordable homes in partnership with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. The overall masterplan for Wythenshawe will deliver up to 2,000 new homes over the next 10-15 years. During […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BauMont Real Estate Capital and Spinnaker Estates Secure £40 Million Loan to Acquire and Refurbish Ropemaker Court, Manchester Oct 8, 2025 BauMont Real Estate Capital, backed by M&G Real Estate, together with Spinnaker Estates, has secured a £40 million loan from Grosvenor to acquire and refurbish Ropemaker Court, a 416-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Manchester. The total acquisition cost of the property was £42 million. The five-year loan facility includes a capital expenditure (capex) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning approval granted for Project Halo – major life sciences hub moves forward in St Helens Oct 8, 2025 Full planning permission has been secured for a state-of-the-art employment development at the St Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus. St Helens Borough Council last night (7 October) granted planning consent for Project Halo, a landmark life sciences and advanced manufacturing development that will deliver 85,000 sq. ft of high spec workspace across four cutting edge […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
